About Me
Hi! I’m Samuel Siburian, a driven engineer with over 8 years of professional experience in the tech industry. Ever since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by how things work, often taking apart things to explore their inner workings. This early curiosity grow during college while competing in robotics tournaments, leading me to a career dedicated to implementing IoT into innovative solutions.
Expertise & Skills
Focus: Firmware, Backend, System Design, and Infrastructure
Stack: C/C++, Python, TypeScript · Embedded & Linux systems · BLE/Wi-Fi/MQTT/CoAP · Docker, CI/CD, Monitoring
- System Design
Specialized in designing efficient and scalable IoT architectures by defining requirements, proof of concepts, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders for each component.
- Firmware Development
Proficient in designing and developing firmware solutions tailored for MCUs, with a focus on the Espressif ESP32 chip family, ensuring maintainability and reliability.
- Embedded Software Development
Experienced in designing and developing services for edge computing solutions in embedded Linux or Linux environments.
- IoT Connectivity and Protocols
Experienced in selecting and implementing appropriate connectivity solutions and protocols for devices and services, ensuring seamless communication and compatibility with the requirements.
- oneM2M Standards
Experienced on adopting oneM2M standards to minimize cloud vendor dependencies and optimize operational cost-efficiency.
Professional Experience
Throughout my career, i’ve had the opportunity to work on a diverse project across various industries, sharpen my technical and interpersonal skills. My hands-on experience includes:
- End-to-End IoT Solution Implementation
Implementing IoT end to end solutions projects for FMCG, OOH and hospitality sectors.
- Technical Leadership and Project Management
Led multiple projects as a technical lead, guiding cross-functional teams from ideation and research phases to development, deployment, and operations. Utilized an agile approach to adapt to constraints such as timelines and resources, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborating as key team member with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy IoT solutions that meet diverse business requirements.
- Research and Development
Acted as an individual contributor, conducting research to explore potential solutions and innovations. Managed timelines, provide regular reports, and maintained comprehensive documentation throughout the research and development process.
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